When we think strokes, we often relate them to 50+, obese individuals, those with Hypertension, or sedentary lifestyles. Yet, that is not always the case. Dr Sudhir Kumar, a leading neurologist recently revealed the hidden signs of stroke that can affect even healthy individuals. Recently on his X handle, he wrote, “My BP is always 120/80… I sleep 7 hours… I walk 10,000 steps. Why did I suffer a stroke?” A 40-year-old patient asked me this after a recent stroke. Even when someone appears perfectly healthy, a stroke can still occur. Normal blood pressure, good sleep, and regular exercise reduce stroke risk, but they do not eliminate it. In younger adults (especially below 50), strokes often have non-traditional or hidden causes. In young adults, the 5 common hidden causes are:

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